What was the focus of genre painting in the nineteenth century?
Towards the end of the nineteenth century a new focus for genre painting emerged. Artists wanted to capture the excitement and fleeting nature of the modern life they saw around them in fast-growing metropolises such as London and Paris.
What kind of subjects did William Hogarth paint?
The most typical subjects were scenes of peasant life or drinking in taverns, and tended to be small in scale. In Britain William Hogarth ’s modern moral subjects were a special kind of genre, in their frankness and often biting social satire.
How do you determine the value of a painting?
We look at the history of the painting, the artist, subject and current demand, to determine a range of prices and worth if sold to a collector. Our art gallery uses some of the most up to date systems and art market data. Artist [ R.A. member?]
How can I find out the provenance of a painting?
Useful to establishing provenance, or ‘history’ of an artwork include: the original bill of sales; correspondence about the piece; exhibition stickers attached to the frame; notes by the artist, sometimes found on the back of the work; statements from people who knew the artist or circumstances of the painting.
Why are Blue Period paintings in high demand?
In addition, they are in demand by museums and important collections. Because of these two combined factors, rarity and demand, when a Blue Period painting does appear for sale, its price is very high. Conversely, works by an artist or from a specific era which appear often and abundantly in public auction sales may achieve lower prices.
How is the sale date of art related to its value?
Many variables affect the relevance of a comparable, most importantly its sale date. As with any market, the art market is fluid; comparable sales with dates over five years old may have little or no impact on an artwork’s current value. Recent sales indicate the most reliable information in determining the value of a work.
How old do you have to be to know the value of Art?
As with any market, the art market is fluid; comparable sales with dates over five years old may have little or no impact on an artwork’s current value. Recent sales indicate the most reliable information in determining the value of a work.
What causes art to have a lower value?
This is most common when the style or genre falls from fashion, causing less demand. A unique work, such as a painting or sculpture, that has appeared at auction more than once is considered “not fresh” to the market, and often attains much lower value than a work new to the market.
